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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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